
It Could Happen Here Inside the Portland Teachers Strike
Nov 3, 2023
In this episode, Brittney Dorris, a 5th grade teacher and strike captain, discusses the poor conditions faced by students and teachers in Portland schools. They talk about issues such as rodents, mold, lead in water, extreme temperatures, and large class sizes. They also highlight the need for union actions and community support in bringing about change, as well as the fight against privatization and pushback on racial justice in education.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Portland Teachers Strike and Decades of Struggle
02:02 • 2min
The Impact of Poor Conditions on Students
03:43 • 10min
The Need for Union Actions and Community Support
14:04 • 2min
Community Support and Grassroots Organizing
15:40 • 15min
The Impact of Underfunding and Privatization on Service Workers
30:46 • 3min
The Fight Against Privatization and Pushback on Racial Justice in Education
33:43 • 15min
Supporting the Strike and Getting Involved
48:16 • 2min
